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bergenPAC presents Sugarhill Gang - The Eras of Hip Hop Tour

(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Englewood, New Jersey's own groundbreaking pioneers are coming home! Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents Sugarhill Gang - The Eras of Hip Hop Tour on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 8:00pm.



Carroll Gallery presents "Black Legacy of Historic Cape May: Unexpected History"

(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- A new Carroll Gallery exhibit, "Black Legacy of Historic Cape May: Unexpected History," at the Emlen Physick Estate opens Martin Luther King, Jr. weekend and runs through April 12, 2026. The exhibit heralds renowned Black residents and visitors of Cape May.



Top 15 Most Read Stories At New Jersey Stage from December 21-27, 2025

Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published on New Jersey Stage from December 21-27, 2025. Each week we publish at least 70 articles, including original columns and features, promoting events and covering arts news taking place throughout the state and nearby areas like Philadelphia and New York City. This week's top 15 includes articles from 9 counties (Atlantic, Bergen, Essex, Gloucester, Mercer, Middlesex, Ocean, Somerset, and Sussex) and included 4 original articles or columns.



The Adelphi Orchestra presents Grace & Elegance

(RIVER EDGE, NJ) -- The Adelphi Orchestra presents Grace & Elegance, led by Principal Conductor Kyunghun Kim.  Performances take place February 27-28, 2026 in River Edge and New York City.








The Oyster Point Hotel Gallery presents Donna Payton Exhibition

(RED BANK, NJ) -- Donna Payton is a 2026 Artist in Residence at The Oyster Point Hotel Gallery. Her paintings will be on display in a solo exhibition before being installed in the Hotel's guest rooms. The exhibition runs from December 30th to February 2, 2026.



The Basie presents Comedian Chris Distefano on New Year's Eve

(RED BANK, NJ) -- Looking for something to do on New Year's Eve? Count Basie Center for the Arts presents Comedian Chris Distefano on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 with sets at 7:00pm & 9:30pm.



Hackensack Performing Arts Center presents Jersey Girl Diaries on January 10th

(HACKENSACK, NJ) -- The Hackensack Performing Arts Center (HACPAC) presents Jersey Girl Diaries on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 7:00pm. Two Jersey Girls, one platform, empowering the next generation. Hosted by Kangela Guerrero from The Feminine Diaries on 90.3 FM from iHeart Radio, and Madison Hawkins from The Jersey Girl Podcast.



The Smithereens LIVE! at The Vogel

by Spotlight Central
published 2025-12-27

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of The Smithereens at The Vogel on December 18, 2025.



New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 12-27-25

Here is the morning update from New Jersey's arts newswire. We regularly publish between 8-15 new articles and news reports each day. Nobody covers the Arts throughout the Garden State like New Jersey Stage!









 

EVENT PREVIEWS

Arden

Arden Theatre Company presents "Dear Evan Hansen"

(PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- Arden Theatre Company brings the Tony Award-winning musical, Dear Evan Hansen, to the F. Otto Haas Stage this spring. Featuring a book by Steven Levenson and music and lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, the production is directed by Terrence J. Nolen and co-conceived by Jorge Cousineau and Nolen. Performances begin May 21, the show opens May 27, and runs through July 5, 2026.



MPAC

MPAC Announces Free Summer Concert Lineup for 2026

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Mayo Performing Arts Center's Arts in the Community free summer concert schedule for 2026 has been announced. MPAC will present six free concerts between June and August. The lineup includes the return of three of their most popular events – Bollywood Dance Party, Country Line Dancing and Salsa at Sunset, as well as singer-songwriters, and more.



Classic

Classic American Tales' presents Tales at the Dormer House every Thursday

(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- From June 4 through October 15, 2026 (except for July 2), Classic American Tales (CAT) once more presents Tales at the Dormer House in which guests are treated to lemonade and tasty treats while listening to stories written by noteworthy authors, read by a variety of performers. The schedule is 4:00pm every Thursday at the historic Dormer House Bed and Breakfast (800 Columbia Avenue) in Cape May, NJ. Performances are on the front porch, weather permitting.



Music

Music Mountain Theatre presents "My Fair Lady"

(LAMBERTVILLE, NJ) -- Music Mountain Theatre presents the classic musical, My Fair Lady, weekends from June 12 to July 5, 2026. The tale of a cockney flower girl transformed into an elegant lady, featuring one of musical theatre's greatest scores.



East

East Lynne Theater Company presents "Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years" by Emily Mann

(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- The reimagined East Lynne Theater Company opens its Season Forty-Six with the extraordinary, real-life story Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years by Emily Mann, running June 18 to July 19, 2026 at the Clemans Theater for the Arts at the Allen AME in Cape May.












LATEST COLUMNS


Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Western Shores" by Renee Maskin

In November, Multiple Makin Waves Award-winning Asbury Park singer-songwriter Renee Maskin will release her latest solo album, "If the World Is Ending." The LP's first single, "Western Shores," is the Makin Waves Song of the Week.




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 06/25/2026

There are differences and then there is different and as it may have been written before when Dave Vargo records are reviewed; the differences are few but this time around, something is definitely "Different."




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "I Will Walk You Home” by Wiser Time

Wiser Time, aka Central Jersey singer-songwriter-guitarist Carmen Sclafani, just dropped his latest album, "There’s A Change A-Comin'," on his own Wiser Time Music. The closing focus track, "I Will Walk You Home," is the Makin Waves Song of the Week.








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